Put this recipe on paper. Hello! Today I bring you one of the most unexpected and delicious treats that requires only one ingredient: the joy of simple cooking. This caramel, known as “Dulce de Leche” in Latin America and “Cajeta” in Mexico, will be made in a slow cooker with sweetened condensed milk. The fact that something with such depth and nuance can come from something so simple is astounding. Even though people have enjoyed this method for years—making caramel from sweetened condensed milk—I still think it’s worth trying again and again because of the culinary delight it provides. It can be a tasty addition to baked goods, a way to sweeten coffee, or just a thoughtful gift for a friend. Recommended Servings: You won’t believe how many uses this caramel, which is slow-cooked sweetened condensed milk, has. You can pour it over a warm brownie, top your pancakes in the morning, add it to trifles or stir it into cheesecakes. Enjoy it with apple slices, dip pretzels in it for a luscious treat and top your ice cream sundae with it. The only limit here is your creativity! Sweetened condensed milk caramel cooked slowly in a saucepan Yield: Servings 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce Use one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk as an ingredient. What to do: First, without opening the can, remove the label from the sweetened condensed milk. You don’t want anything floating around in your slow cooker, so make sure the can is free of any paper residue. Read more on next page

2. In the base of the slow cooker, place the can on its side. Most slow cookers have enough room for a few cans, so don’t worry if you plan on making a large batch.

3. Place the cans in the slow cooker and cover them with water, making sure there is at least 2 inches of water around them. This will prevent the cans from exploding due to pressure build-up.

4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 8 hours. Be careful when removing the can using tongs, as it is quite hot.

5-Before opening, let the can cool to room temperature. The caramel will thicken to the ideal spoonable consistency as it cools, and that’s the magic part.
Once cooled, open the container to reveal your artisanal caramel, a golden jewel that will enhance the dish (or spoon) with which it comes into contact.

Modifications and tips:

– Reduce the cooking time of the box to 6 hours for example if you like a lighter caramel.